BOM
@bomlab.bsky.social
BOM is an immersive arts organisation. We engage and empower communities through immersive technology and inclusive learning programmes. 🎮💥
📍 Birmingham, UK
👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/bomlab
📍 Birmingham, UK
👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/bomlab
Week 2 of our Immersive Arts Bootcamp, let’s go! 💪🏽
This week, the cohort is taking on 3D Modelling and UV unwrapping, with today’s session guided by our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder!
This week, the cohort is taking on 3D Modelling and UV unwrapping, with today’s session guided by our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder!
January 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Week 2 of our Immersive Arts Bootcamp, let’s go! 💪🏽
This week, the cohort is taking on 3D Modelling and UV unwrapping, with today’s session guided by our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder!
This week, the cohort is taking on 3D Modelling and UV unwrapping, with today’s session guided by our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder!
There’s just over a week left to apply for our XR Developer role. Come and join the BOM team, work on cool projects and join an organisation with a strong social purpose. 💪🏼 Read more and apply: bit.ly/4pDjNVr
January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
There’s just over a week left to apply for our XR Developer role. Come and join the BOM team, work on cool projects and join an organisation with a strong social purpose. 💪🏼 Read more and apply: bit.ly/4pDjNVr
📣 Free workshops alert! 📣 In partnership with CreaTech Frontiers, we’re running free Immersive Arts Workshops for Micros, SMEs and Freelancers. From XR project planning to Motion Capture and Virtual Production. Workshops begin on 20th January. Find out more: bit.ly/4arhkZC
January 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
📣 Free workshops alert! 📣 In partnership with CreaTech Frontiers, we’re running free Immersive Arts Workshops for Micros, SMEs and Freelancers. From XR project planning to Motion Capture and Virtual Production. Workshops begin on 20th January. Find out more: bit.ly/4arhkZC
If you fancy joining us, we’re on the lookout for an XR Developer. Application deadline is 19 Jan, further details here: bit.ly/4pDjNVr 👀
We're Hiring an XR Developer - BOM Birmingham Open Media
Join the BOM team! Love immersive arts and technology? We're hiring an XR Developer to join our Immersive Studio.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
If you fancy joining us, we’re on the lookout for an XR Developer. Application deadline is 19 Jan, further details here: bit.ly/4pDjNVr 👀
Introducing the newest members of the BOM team! 🥳 Meet Olly, our Technician; Caroline, our Head of Programme (job share with Louise Latter); Akshay, our Immersive Trainer; and Helen Scadeng is our Finance and Ops Assistant. We’re delighted that they’re part of the team!
January 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Introducing the newest members of the BOM team! 🥳 Meet Olly, our Technician; Caroline, our Head of Programme (job share with Louise Latter); Akshay, our Immersive Trainer; and Helen Scadeng is our Finance and Ops Assistant. We’re delighted that they’re part of the team!
We’re back for 2026, and our engagement team will be back in the classroom this week with BOA Digital. Here’s a look back at the virtual gallery spaces that the Year 9s made last term. 👏🏼
This is part of our Powering Up programme, which is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
This is part of our Powering Up programme, which is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We’re back for 2026, and our engagement team will be back in the classroom this week with BOA Digital. Here’s a look back at the virtual gallery spaces that the Year 9s made last term. 👏🏼
This is part of our Powering Up programme, which is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
This is part of our Powering Up programme, which is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
We’re signing off until 2026! 🎄
Wishing everyone a magical festive season from all of us at BOM!
PS: Swipe for some very chaotic and bonkers BOM photos 🤪
Wishing everyone a magical festive season from all of us at BOM!
PS: Swipe for some very chaotic and bonkers BOM photos 🤪
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We’re signing off until 2026! 🎄
Wishing everyone a magical festive season from all of us at BOM!
PS: Swipe for some very chaotic and bonkers BOM photos 🤪
Wishing everyone a magical festive season from all of us at BOM!
PS: Swipe for some very chaotic and bonkers BOM photos 🤪
A look back at this week at BOA Digital! ✨ Our engagement team helped the students complete their Virtual Gallery projects, and the class experienced one of the projects on VR. We can’t wait to show you what they’ve created soon! Powering Up is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A look back at this week at BOA Digital! ✨ Our engagement team helped the students complete their Virtual Gallery projects, and the class experienced one of the projects on VR. We can’t wait to show you what they’ve created soon! Powering Up is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Curious about developing immersive projects? 💚 We’re running free Immersive Workshops in the new year! Delivered in partnership with CreaTech frontiers, we have five half-day workshops covering a selection of topics:
Find out more: bit.ly/4arhkZC
Find out more: bit.ly/4arhkZC
December 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Curious about developing immersive projects? 💚 We’re running free Immersive Workshops in the new year! Delivered in partnership with CreaTech frontiers, we have five half-day workshops covering a selection of topics:
Find out more: bit.ly/4arhkZC
Find out more: bit.ly/4arhkZC
📣 We’re hiring! 📣 We’re looking for an XR Developer to join the Immersive Studio team. If you’re passionate about immersive tech and know your way around Unity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here: bit.ly/4pDjNVr
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 19th January 2026
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 19th January 2026
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
📣 We’re hiring! 📣 We’re looking for an XR Developer to join the Immersive Studio team. If you’re passionate about immersive tech and know your way around Unity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here: bit.ly/4pDjNVr
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 19th January 2026
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 19th January 2026
Thank you to the speakers who joined us at our Showcase! Hosted by BOM's Caroline White, Rem Conway, Delia Nadoleanu and Jamie Bakewell spoke on our Creative Industries Panel. They shared insights into their careers, the highs and lows and shared invaluable advice!
📸 Angela Grabowska
📸 Angela Grabowska
December 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thank you to the speakers who joined us at our Showcase! Hosted by BOM's Caroline White, Rem Conway, Delia Nadoleanu and Jamie Bakewell spoke on our Creative Industries Panel. They shared insights into their careers, the highs and lows and shared invaluable advice!
📸 Angela Grabowska
📸 Angela Grabowska
📸 Image credit: Angela Grabowska
December 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
📸 Image credit: Angela Grabowska
And that’s a wrap for our Immersive Arts Bootcamp for 2025! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday and explored the work of our talented cohort. More photos on the VPS tour and Industry Panel coming soon!
Immersive Arts Bootcamp is supported by WMCA and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Immersive Arts Bootcamp is supported by WMCA and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
And that’s a wrap for our Immersive Arts Bootcamp for 2025! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday and explored the work of our talented cohort. More photos on the VPS tour and Industry Panel coming soon!
Immersive Arts Bootcamp is supported by WMCA and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Immersive Arts Bootcamp is supported by WMCA and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Our bootcampers are making the finishing touches to their XR projects! 🤩 We have VR headsets charging up, name stickers at the ready and the team is almost ready to showcase. If you’re free tomorrow lunchtime from 1pm - 3pm, you know where to be!
RSVP 👉 bit.ly/445s2Ba
RSVP 👉 bit.ly/445s2Ba
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Our bootcampers are making the finishing touches to their XR projects! 🤩 We have VR headsets charging up, name stickers at the ready and the team is almost ready to showcase. If you’re free tomorrow lunchtime from 1pm - 3pm, you know where to be!
RSVP 👉 bit.ly/445s2Ba
RSVP 👉 bit.ly/445s2Ba
T-2 days until it’s showcase time! 🥳 Meet our bootcampers on Thursday 1pm - 3pm and discover the immersive worlds that they’ve created using @unrealengine.bsky.social and listen to our Industry panel from across film, games and VFX. Check out examples of the experiences below. RSVP 👉 bit.ly/445s2Ba
December 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
T-2 days until it’s showcase time! 🥳 Meet our bootcampers on Thursday 1pm - 3pm and discover the immersive worlds that they’ve created using @unrealengine.bsky.social and listen to our Industry panel from across film, games and VFX. Check out examples of the experiences below. RSVP 👉 bit.ly/445s2Ba
Our Immersive Arts Bootcamp Showcase is this Thursday! 🥳 Join us from 1pm - 3pm to meet our bootcampers, explore their XR projects and hear from our Industry Panel from Kudos Knight, @segahardlight.bsky.social and Big Tooth Studios. Read more and RSVP: bit.ly/445s2Ba
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Our Immersive Arts Bootcamp Showcase is this Thursday! 🥳 Join us from 1pm - 3pm to meet our bootcampers, explore their XR projects and hear from our Industry Panel from Kudos Knight, @segahardlight.bsky.social and Big Tooth Studios. Read more and RSVP: bit.ly/445s2Ba
Calling all SMEs, Micros and freelancers! 👀 Our Immersive Arts Workshops powered by CreaTech Frontiers begin in January. Workshops cover five topics and are booked individually. Book your free spot: bit.ly/4arhkZC
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Calling all SMEs, Micros and freelancers! 👀 Our Immersive Arts Workshops powered by CreaTech Frontiers begin in January. Workshops cover five topics and are booked individually. Book your free spot: bit.ly/4arhkZC
Powering Up is a 3-year programme funded by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Powering Up is a 3-year programme funded by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
A look back at a busy day at BOM for a Powering Up session! We welcomed back artist and curator, Okcandice, who shared tips on curating an exhibition before they designed their own virtual galleries using Metasteps. They did a brilliant job! 👏🏼🤩
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A look back at a busy day at BOM for a Powering Up session! We welcomed back artist and curator, Okcandice, who shared tips on curating an exhibition before they designed their own virtual galleries using Metasteps. They did a brilliant job! 👏🏼🤩
📣 It’s the last few weeks to sign up for our Immersive Arts Bootcamp! Kicking off in January, it’s your chance to level up your immersive skills for 2026. Sign up your interest or find out more here: bit.ly/49U4eE4
Immersive Arts Bootcamp - BOM Birmingham Open Media
BOM is an immersive arts organisation. We engage and empower communities through immersive technology and inclusive learning programmes.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📣 It’s the last few weeks to sign up for our Immersive Arts Bootcamp! Kicking off in January, it’s your chance to level up your immersive skills for 2026. Sign up your interest or find out more here: bit.ly/49U4eE4
Join BOM's Immersive Arts Bootcamp Showcase, Thursday 11th December 2025, 1pm - 3pm. Explore immersive experiences and playable games and stay for an industry panel with speakers from Kudos Knight, Big Tooth Studios and Sega HARDlight. RSVP 👉🏻 bit.ly/4osmVlV
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Join BOM's Immersive Arts Bootcamp Showcase, Thursday 11th December 2025, 1pm - 3pm. Explore immersive experiences and playable games and stay for an industry panel with speakers from Kudos Knight, Big Tooth Studios and Sega HARDlight. RSVP 👉🏻 bit.ly/4osmVlV
We’re in awe of the amazing work created by our current Immersive Arts Bootcamp cohort. 🤩 These videos are just a snippet from a task during their bootcamp.
Join us on Thursday 11th Dec from 1pm - 3pm and discover their creative projects! 🎟️ bit.ly/4osmVlV
Join us on Thursday 11th Dec from 1pm - 3pm and discover their creative projects! 🎟️ bit.ly/4osmVlV
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We’re in awe of the amazing work created by our current Immersive Arts Bootcamp cohort. 🤩 These videos are just a snippet from a task during their bootcamp.
Join us on Thursday 11th Dec from 1pm - 3pm and discover their creative projects! 🎟️ bit.ly/4osmVlV
Join us on Thursday 11th Dec from 1pm - 3pm and discover their creative projects! 🎟️ bit.ly/4osmVlV
We’re pleased to share that we were Highly Commended as a Creative Industries Innovator at the Innovation Awards!
Well done to all the finalists in the category, and an extra special congratulations to our friends at Second Home Studios for taking home the win! Go Brum! 🏆
Well done to all the finalists in the category, and an extra special congratulations to our friends at Second Home Studios for taking home the win! Go Brum! 🏆
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We’re pleased to share that we were Highly Commended as a Creative Industries Innovator at the Innovation Awards!
Well done to all the finalists in the category, and an extra special congratulations to our friends at Second Home Studios for taking home the win! Go Brum! 🏆
Well done to all the finalists in the category, and an extra special congratulations to our friends at Second Home Studios for taking home the win! Go Brum! 🏆
Learn to create an immersive project on our free, Immersive Arts Bootcamp starting in January!
In 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to use @unrealengine.bsky.social to create your game or experience. You’ll explore @blender.org, Virtual Production and more. Sign up here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4goy5Vg
In 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to use @unrealengine.bsky.social to create your game or experience. You’ll explore @blender.org, Virtual Production and more. Sign up here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4goy5Vg
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Learn to create an immersive project on our free, Immersive Arts Bootcamp starting in January!
In 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to use @unrealengine.bsky.social to create your game or experience. You’ll explore @blender.org, Virtual Production and more. Sign up here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4goy5Vg
In 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to use @unrealengine.bsky.social to create your game or experience. You’ll explore @blender.org, Virtual Production and more. Sign up here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4goy5Vg
Classroom focus 💡 It’s all about STEM with our Water Bots programme. Working with Year 7s, they've been exploring civil engineering and chemical engineering based on bridge building and water filtration. Thank you to engineer, Sophia Parker, who joined us in the water filtration sessions!
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Classroom focus 💡 It’s all about STEM with our Water Bots programme. Working with Year 7s, they've been exploring civil engineering and chemical engineering based on bridge building and water filtration. Thank you to engineer, Sophia Parker, who joined us in the water filtration sessions!